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Holmwood School

Academy converter · Milton Keynes · MK8 9AB

Ages 2–7 · 201 pupils · Milton Keynes

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Ofsted

School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

0.79 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Inspection date

2024-05-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.5%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
118

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.79 · Often has places

1st preferences

26

Places offered

36

1st-preference offers

26

Total preferences (any rank)
107
Preferred offers (top 3)
34
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

201 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
201
Boys / girls
109 / 92
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
201 / 180 (112%)
Free school meals
17.1%
FSM pupils
32
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Academy trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Sponsor
Inspiring Futures Through Learning
Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Elford

Location

Address
Kensington Drive, Great Holm
Postcode
MK8 9AB
Town
Milton Keynes
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Milton Keynes
District
Milton Keynes
Constituency
Milton Keynes Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, 201 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 17.1%.

Open schools in Milton Keynes
120
Primary schools in Milton Keynes
85
Academies among open schools in Milton Keynes
41% (49)
Open schools in MK8
9
Primary in MK8
6
Open schools in Milton Keynes LA
124
Primary in Milton Keynes LA
89

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Milton KeynesNear MK8

  • Two Mile Ash School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK8 8LH · Milton Keynes

    Ages 7–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM16.9%

    0.2 miles away

  • Ashbrook School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK8 8NA · Milton Keynes

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM13.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Loughton Manor First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK5 8FA · Milton Keynes

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM11.9%
    • Demand1.25

    0.5 miles away

  • Loughton School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM24.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Whitehouse Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Free schools · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK8 1AG · Milton Keynes

    Ages 2–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM7.3%
    • Demand1.17

    0.9 miles away

  • Watling Primary School

    Free schools · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK8 1GB · Milton Keynes

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM9.0%
    • Demand1.14

    1.1 miles away

  • Bradwell Village School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK13 9AZ · Milton Keynes

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM41.5%

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Elford
Telephone
01908260596
Website
www.holmwoodschool.com

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